Production Operator

Wyandot, Inc.; Marion, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyandot, Inc. is seeking a Production Operator to operate equipment and process raw materials into finished product across multiple shifts. The role requires adherence to food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled environment.

You will maintain clean work areas, document material usage and downtime, and support changeovers. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and wear safety footwear and hearing protection as required.

Qualifications

• FDA regulated facility.
• Fast-paced, non-climate-controlled environment.
• Safety shoes and earplugs are mandatory.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Detail-oriented with extreme accuracy.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with logic and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Train and contribute in areas assigned.
• Become efficient in all facets of production needs; maintain area and housekeeping for safety and food safety.
• Transform raw materials into work-in-progress, coatings, and finished goods per customer specs.
• Maintain production records including material usage, downtime, and communications with Supervisors, Warehouse, Maintenance, Production and QA.
• Perform in-line testing of product.
• Handle slurry mixing and raw materials; record material and equipment usage/downtime.
• Assist teammates during changeovers for efficient transitions.
• Perform routine cleaning and follow changeover procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Job description

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Production Operator

JOB INFORMATION

JOB TITLE

Production Operator

CLASSIFICATION

Hourly / Union

DEPARTMENT

Production

STATUS

Full Time

REPORTS TO

WORK HOURS

1 st Shift – 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

2 nd Shift – 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

3 rd Shift – 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

Operation of various types of equipment in a safe and food safe manner to process raw materials into finished product. Responsible for all assigned production areas. Assist and contribute to various areas of training; become self-reliant in each area as assigned.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Training and contributing in areas assigned.
• Become efficient in all facets of production needs. Maintain work area and promote good housekeeping to ensure safety and food safety.
• Transforms raw materials into work in progress, coatings, and finished goods, based on customer specifications.
• Maintains production records in material usage, machine downtime, coordination and communication with Supervisors, Warehouse, Maintenance, Production and Quality Assurance.
• Performs all in-line testing of product.
• Responsible for slurry mixing, raw material handling, production record keeping of material and machinery usage/downtime.
• Responsible for assisting teammates during changeovers to ensure efficient and effective changeovers.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks and changeover procedures as stated in changeover forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• FDA regulated facility
• Able to work in a fast paced, non-climate-controlled environment.
• Safety shoes and earplugs are mandatory in designated areas.
• Elevated and slippery conditions may be present.
• Must be able to utilize different technology throughout shift, or ability to be trained on equipment.
• Able to work well with co-workers and supervision in a team environment.
• Able to move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Detailed oriented with extreme accuracy.
• Ability to "trouble shoot" problems with logic and apply technical knowledge.
• Must abide by all plant rules and food safety regulations, including work safety and sanitation rules.